Senior Category Manager, Home Entertainment

3 days ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Amazon Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year
Amazon India is seeking a Senior Category Manager (SCM) to lead the Home Entertainment (HE) business — one of the largest and most strategically important categories within Consumer Electronics. This role demands high ownership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to deliver customer-centric growth while driving profitability across a complex ecosystem of brands, sellers, and internal teams.

The Senior Category Manager will own the end-to-end P&L, with accountability for topline growth, contribution margin, and long-term brand creation in India's dynamic television market. The role involves managing a team of high-performing individuals and building strategic partnerships with global manufacturers and domestic sellers to expand Amazon's selection and value proposition for customers.

Key job responsibilities

• P&L Ownership: End-to-end ownership of the Home Entertainment business, delivering topline growth, contribution margin, and free cash flow targets.

• Team Leadership: Manage a diverse team of 9 (1 L6, 2 L5s, 4 L4s, and 2 L3s) comprising category managers, program managers, and business analysts. Drive clarity of goals, accountability, and mentorship.

• Business Model Management: Operate in a P3P-heavy GL, with 98% contribution driven by a single seller (Dawntech). Partner closely with the parallel seller-side team managing direct buy/sell discussions and brand relationships.

• Brand Creation: Build and scale new brands by collaborating with manufacturers in China, the US, and Korea, leveraging deep supply-side relationships and product development expertise.

• Selection Expansion: Introduce high-quality, relevant selection tailored to Indian customer needs and preferences across varied price points.

• Profitability Levers: Identify and execute initiatives across Ads, Co-op, Seller Reimbursements, Seller Mix, and Brand Mix to optimize profitability and deliver CMLF goals.

• Customer Experience: Partner with Marketing, Ops, and Product teams to deliver industry-leading customer experience across detail pages, delivery, and post-purchase.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the annual operating plan, balancing short-term inputs with long-term category strategy.

Basic Qualifications:
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• 8+ years of experience in Category Management, Retail, or P&L-driven roles within Consumer Electronics or FMCG.
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• Proven experience leading large, multi-level teams and driving business results through others.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with comfort in data-driven decision-making.
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• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
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• MBA or equivalent from a Tier-1 institution preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
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• Experience working in global sourcing, manufacturing partnerships, or brand incubation.
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• Strong understanding of India's consumer electronics market and television category dynamics.
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• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, think strategically, and execute with high attention to detail.
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• Deep customer obsession with a passion for building scalable, profitable businesses.

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